Ask a student to read the memory verse: 1 Corinthians 12:4,7.

• Why are we supposed to use the gifts God has given us? (For the common good, for God’s glory.)
• What gifts do you have that could be used for the common good (and for God’s glory)? (Answers will vary. Encourage your students to think about all different kinds of gifts such as music, sports, math, kindness, love, listening, including others, etc.)

We’re living in such a strange time in history. We never know from one week to the next if we are stuck at home or free to walk the streets again. But God’s kingdom is still moving. We still have the responsibility to serve others and serve the church. While there’s lots of bad news out there, there are also lots of amazing stories of people going above and beyond to use what they have—their time, money, or gifts—to help people. Here are a few.

Share this video [2:27]:
Tribute to Unsung HEROES of Coronavirus Pandemic: Healthcare Workers Inspirational Video

• There were lots of different gifts at work in this video. Were there any you hadn’t thought of? (Maybe sanitation workers or electricians, etc.)
• Are there more you can think of that weren’t mentioned? (Answers will vary. Perhaps IT professionals that keep our computers running so many can work from home, mental health professionals or pastors, parents, or older siblings, etc.)

Ask your students to pray about and consider how they can be a helper and serve their church and community right now. Ask them to choose one concrete idea they can do this week, then write it on a piece of paper and take a selfie holding it. Ask them to send the selfies to you so you can compile them and send them to the class.

End in prayer, thanking God for the gifts He has given each of you. Ask God to help you see ways you can use your gifts, both within your family and in your larger community, even from a distance.